Executive Chef

Job overview

The Executive Chef role is onsite in Marina, CA, at Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette at The Sanctuary Beach Resort. Compensation is $120,000–$130,000 per year. The chef leads the restaurant operation and helps influence property-wide food and beverage growth. The role develops the culinary program, seasonal menus, and kitchen team while maintaining food quality, guest satisfaction, and operating standards. It contributes to the restaurant’s performance through staff development, menu execution, inventory oversight, and food-cost review.

What you'll do

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates
• assign production and preparation tasks
• review daily specials, banquet event orders, and inventory
• requisition and receive supplies
• ensure product quality
• coordinate equipment, cleaning, and safety follow-up with the Executive Steward
• maintain kitchen tools, supplies, and current recipe and production materials
• develop and test menu items and recipes
• monitor guest reactions
• conduct kitchen walk-throughs and address deficiencies
• assist catering with special menus and client meetings as requested
• review sales and food costs
• prepare weekly kitchen schedules
• follow sustainability and safety practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive chef

marina ca

hhm hotels

salt wood kitchen and oysterette

the sanctuary beach resort

culinary leadership

seasonal menus

kitchen operations

food and beverage

$120k–$130k/year

weekend and holiday work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k) company match
• free basic life insurance
• travel discounts
• commuter transit and parking benefits
• quarterly bonuses and incentives
• employee assistance and wellness program
• educational and professional development.

Why this role

Opportunity to shape a high-potential culinary program in a coastal resort setting, with a stated growth path toward Director of Food & Beverage and regional leadership.

About the employer

HHM Hotels is hiring for this role. Industry: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels. Sector: 72.